Admitted High School Special Student

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To activate your account, you will need your username and campus ID, which can be found in your admit letter or application acknowledgement email. You will also need your birthdate and the last 4 of your social security number (or UWEC PIN if you did not provide your social security number on your application).

Okta adds another layer of protection to your account and information by requiring an additional verification step to log in. In addition to entering your password, Okta notifies you if someone logs into your account, prompting you to either allow or deny the login. 

Prior to enrolling in courses, all students must complete the Payment Plan Agreement (PPA), which includes important information about the billing and payment process. 

Click here to sign your PPA and take care of any other holds on your account. (View a video tutorial here to walk you through the steps.)

An academic advisor will inform you if your course selections require a placement exam. Placement tests are completed online and need to be completed at least two weeks prior to course enrollment. Learn more here.

High school students can meet with an academic advisor prior to enrolling in courses. Academic advisors will contact you in January for spring courses and August for fall courses.  

Students enrolling in UWX courses must meet with an academic advisor prior to enrolling in courses. UWX courses require a permission number to enroll during the advising meeting. 

Course enrollment for high school students begins during the following times:

• Fall courses: late August 
• Spring courses: late January 
• Summer courses: late February

You will receive communication from an academic advisor about enrolling in courses and/or the opportunity to attend an on-site enrollment event at either campus.  

Students participating in MOU courses are automatically enrolled in the agreed upon courses. 

If you are taking classes in person at your high school (MOU), all course information and questions will be handled by your high school instructor.  

In-person or online courses at UW-Eau Claire and UW-Eau Claire – Barron County begin on January 27 for Spring 2025 and September 3 for Fall 2025. You can access your courses through Canvas. Courses are not typically made available on Canvas until the day that classes begin.  

Online courses through UW Extended Campus (UWX) begin on January 28 for Spring 2025 and September 2 for Fall 2025. You can access your courses through Canvas.